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Hi kickstarters! Thanks for stopping by. I am happy that we have come
this far and can now start our project on kickstarter. With your help
we can make next step and start production of the first series of
chairs.

It
is a very simple, elegant and multi-functional lounge chair. It consist
of two identically “L” shaped elements that can be easily folded and
stored in a small space. You can also assemble small table or bench and
with more elements even a bookshelves or some kind of landscape.
Assemblage is very easy and without complex details or metal components.
It is made from molded beech plywood.

PROJECT

The project started in a small design workshop at
the Faculty of architecture in Ljubljana, Slovenia. We started with a
simple idea and first made models and a full scale chair where we
studied the dimensions and ergonomics. After a great deal of research
and work we have the final “L” shaped element we were searching for. Now
we are collaborating with a small chair factory, STOL & STOL. They
have the right technology for molded plywood designs and a long
tradition of manufacturing chairs. With this collective effort and
contributions we now have several prototypes.

joining elements in a chair

WHY PLYWOOD

Laminated molded plywood is an excellent
material for designing furniture as it is sustainable and has strong
compressive and tensile characteristics. We want to use only natural and
sustainable materials with as little environmental impact as possible.
Slovenia is one of few countries with very high percentage of forests -
over 60% of land is forest. For the LLSTOL we are using quality beech
wood which is also the most common type of wood in our country. So
LLSTOL is made ​​entirely of wood and coated with natural oil.

wood is coming

detail of molded beech plywood

USABILITY

The LLSTOL is transformable and can be used for
various purposes. The “L” shaped element proved to be the configuration
best adaptable to multiple uses. Its basic use is as a lounge chair, but
it can be transformed into other furniture types very easy and without
complex details or metal components. We think the chair will suit
students, middle generation and young families with small apartments
where the chair’s transformable qualities are best expressed. Because of
its size and adaptability to many situations, the chair can be stored
and then used as an extra seat when one has guests. Beside its many
domestic uses, we think the chair is suitable also for public buildings
e.g., coffee shops, galleries, student dormitories, hotel lobbies,
libraries, book shops etc.

Basic dimensions of chair in inches. Elements are 0.55 inches (14 mm) thick with a total weight of 20 lbs (9.2 kg).

FURTHER DEVELOPMENT

If we succeed with your help to
realize the project, we believe that chair has great potential for
further development. We are thinking in many directions, (different
colors, upper layer veneers, various perforations, textile accessories
and children size chairs) some of them we want to realize through the
kickstartar project. Our goal is for user interface so that the buyer
can design his or hers own textile or perforation.

various perforations

PRODUCTION

And now, this is where we need your help! To
achieve a reasonable price we have to produce a minimum of 200 chairs;
this means 400 elements! As mentioned earlier, we have an established
company who is committed to produce the chairs, however, we must cover
all initial (mold for large series, materials) and shipping costs
totaling $18,000. We believe we can make it, and start our production.
For your support we are prepared to offer some great rewards!

REWARDS

If
with your help, we achieve our financial goal, we can offer rewards to
our contributors. All kickstarter supporters will receive great thanks
and will be updated on our progress on research, development and
production. We plan on shipping chairs to backers by December 2012.
Other rewards are planned to be shipped in November. Awards disclaimer:
No rewards can be offered unless our financial goal of $18,000 is
reached.

$190 - get LLSTOL chair

$15 - postcards - front page with different motives of chair in use and back page with a brief description of chair for

$35 - T-shirts designed with unique motives of perforations for LLSTOL

$45 - miniature chair in 1:10 scale, made from plywood, with the same tehnology as full scale chair

Help us bring this product on market. Thank you for your support!

FAQ

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Rewards

Pledge $2 or more

Thank you! All kickstarter supporters will be listed as updated on our progress on research, development and production.

Estimated delivery:Nov 2012

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Pledge $15 or more

8 backers

You get five nice postcards with different motives of LLSTOL in use. International shipping included.

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Pledge $35 or more

3 backers

You receive one quality T-shirt designed with unique motives of perforations for LLSTOL. Choice of design and color is yours. International shipping included.

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Pledge $45 or more

6 backers

We offer you one miniature chair at 1:10 scale. Made from plywood, with the same technology as true size chair. You can choose from three different types of wood. International shipping included.

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Pledge $80 or more

3 backers

You get two miniatures at 1:10 scale so that you can experiment with the many uses of the LLSTOL. Models are made from plywood, with the same technology as true size chair. You can choose from three different types of wood. International shipping included.

Estimated delivery:Nov 2012

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Pledge $160 or more

3 backers
Limited (7 left of 10)

FOR SLOVENIAN BACKERS ONLY. Get
LLSTOL chair from first production series. For textile accessory add $50 (available in three colors).

Estimated delivery:Nov 2012

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Pledge $190 or more

18 backers

You get new oiled LLSTOL from first production series. For one textile accessory available in three colors add $50 ($90 for two). International shipping included.

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Pledge $290 or more

0 backers
Limited (30 left of 30)

Only for kickstarters. You get one LLSTOL chair from small limited series made with perforation. You will be able to choose between three different types. Chairs will be engraved with logo. International shipping included.

Estimated delivery:Dec 2012

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Pledge $320 or more

4 backers
Limited (26 left of 30)

Only for kickstarters. You get one LLSTOL chair from small limited series made with European walnut upper layer veneer. Chairs will be engraved with logo. International shipping included.

Estimated delivery:Dec 2012

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Pledge $380 or more

11 backers

You get two oiled LLSTOL chairs from first production series. For textile accessory available in three colors add $50 ($90 for two). International shipping included.

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Pledge $570 or more

4 backers

You get three oiled LLSTOL chairs from first production series. For textile accessory available in three colors add $50 ($90 for two). International shipping included.

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Pledge $700 or more

4 backers

You get four oiled LLSTOL chairs. With them you can assemble many different furniture types. For additional textile accessory add $50 (available in three colors). International shipping included.

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Pledge $840 or more

0 backers
Limited (6 left of 6)

You pre-order your limited LLSTOL from small series (upper offer for $320) and reserved your place on our opening event in Ljublana. We will host you for three days in December. (accommodation, food, viewing the production of chairs and other activities). Come to Slovenia. Hope to see you.